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Tuesday 1st
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Round 1 of The Battle Of The Bands
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Bands on tonight are:- East Of The Sun Into The Fire George Barnett Indigo Kings Each band has 30 minutes to perform and impress the judges and audience alike. Running order is arranged by pulling names out of a hat at 8pm when all bands are in, set up and soundchecked and the first band will be on at 8:30pm sharp £3.00 Admission |
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Wednesday 2nd
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Marzy and Vince's Jamming Night
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Every Wednesday is Jamming Night at The Marrs Bar. We have a full range of instruments set up for you to play so if you are a guitarist, bass player, keyboard player, singer or drummer you can just turn up and play. You are welcome to bring your own instrument along too if you'd prefer. There is also a DI box set up for the unexpected double bass or an acoustic guitar or whatever. The Marrs Bar is essentially an over 18's venue but as we understand there are many very talented youngsters out there who would also enjoy and benefit from the experience of performing in front of a live crowd we have a junior membership scheme in place, junior membership costs £5 and you will need to bring a passport size photo and get a parent or guardian to fill in this form. Simply bring it along on the night (you will be allowed in on that night) and next time you come your membership card will be ready for collection from the doorman. Free Admission |
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Thursday 3rd
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Comedy Zone Presents:- POSTPONED - Seann Walsh plus Paul McCaffrey - POSTPONED Click here to buy online |
Unfortunately tonights show has been postponed until January 26th 2012 because of Seann's hectic schedule at the moment. Watch out for him over the next few months. Tickets £10 and any if you have already bought some they will be honoured for the new date. |
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Friday 4th
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Beerman Presents Engorge with support from Pathosis, Peng, & Grudgebearer |
Engorge is an old school Death metal band coming from Utrecht, the Netherlands. The band was founded in 1995, and after the release of the first demo-cassette 'Struggle of Death' Engorge played numerous shows around the country. In 1999 the first full length 'Awaiting to Subside' was released through Skullcrusher Records, and later on '50 Megatons of Armoured Steel' in 2004. This was the first con...cept album Engorge did, '50 Megatons..' referring to German battleship the Bismark, WWII. The last couple of years Engorge was put on hold, but in 2011 the band will return one last time to release their new concept album 'Their name Liveth Forevermore...', a remarkable and epic story about a British soldier during WWI, named Paul Travis Dunne. This album will be released on limited white vinyl. www.facebook.com/engorge.metal Pathosis are progressive death metal from the Uk in the vein of Decapitated, Dying Fetus, Carcass, Cannibal Corpse and more www.myspace.com/pathosismetal twitter.com/pathosismetal www.pathosis.bigcartel.com www.reverbnation.com/pathosis £3.00 damage.. |
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Saturday 5th
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Kranked Promotions Presents:-
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Remember, remember the fifth of November, gunpowder, treason and (lost the) plot, Much Mirth and Mayhem to be had! Bands for the evening: Stuntdog - www.myspace.com/stuntdog ... A 5-piece pop/rock band with unique style, combining influences from pop, punk and ska along with a large dose of rock and a hint of psychedelia and prog. Joe Patroni - www.myspace.com/joepatroni Alternative rock three piece featuring ex members of 'B Movie Hero's', 'The Yo Yo's', [SPUNGE], and 'And What Will Be Left of Them?' East of the Sun - www.notjustsauce.com/bands/east-of-the-sun An originals, Alternative/Indie/Rock, 4 piece band from Worcester F.T.A. (Failure to Attend) - So New all I can say is that they are a 2 piece band who amongst other things play, Elec Violin, Bazooke and Mandolin. Nice! £3.00 admission |
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Sunday 6th
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‘The Sounds of Silence’ A tribute to the music of Simon and Garfunkel |
‘The Sounds of Silence’ are a tribute to the music of American duo ‘Simon and Garfunkel’. After re-forming only this year ‘The Sounds of Silence’, made up of Dan Haynes and Pete Richards are fast becoming the UK’s number one Simon and Garfunkel tribute act. They perform as Simon and Garfunkel themselves did the early years with just a single guitar the backdrop for the duo’s voices. Subtle and delicate in their performance ‘The Sounds of Silence’ bring to life the music that so many of us love. Travelling through the music of ‘Simon and Garfunkel’ the duo perform hits such as Mrs Robinson, Homeward Bound, American and The Box along side many of the album tracks from the 5 studio albums. With beautiful harmonies laid simply on a melodic guitar ‘The Sounds of Silence’ are truly unique in their performance. www.thesoundsofsilence.co.uk £5.00 ticket and £6.00 on the door |
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Monday 7th
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Available For Private Hire |
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Tuesday 8th
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Round 1 of The Battle Of The Bands
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Wednesday 9th
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Marzy and Vince's Jamming Night
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Every Wednesday is Jamming Night at The Marrs Bar. We have a full range of instruments set up for you to play so if you are a guitarist, bass player, keyboard player, singer or drummer you can just turn up and play. You are welcome to bring your own instrument along too if you'd prefer. There is also a DI box set up for the unexpected double bass or an acoustic guitar or whatever. The Marrs Bar is essentially an over 18's venue but as we understand there are many very talented youngsters out there who would also enjoy and benefit from the experience of performing in front of a live crowd we have a junior membership scheme in place, junior membership costs £5 and you will need to bring a passport size photo and get a parent or guardian to fill in this form. Simply bring it along on the night (you will be allowed in on that night) and next time you come your membership card will be ready for collection from the doorman. Free Admission |
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Thursday 10th
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Available For Private Hire
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Friday 11th
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Punk For Pudsey
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PUNK 4 PUDSEY Returns again! The long standing Punk/Rock event to raise money for Children In Need is back and with a great line up of local and travelling acts. This years headliners with be in the shape of one of the UK finest Pop Punk bands MAYCOMB who have been causing a buzz in the underground music circuit notching up support slots with SET YOUR GOALS as well as playing SLAMDUNK FESTIVAL alongside LESS THAN JAKE and WE ARE THE OCEAN to name just a few! If you are a fan of energetic catchy rock then Maycomb are a must see. Support comes from WATCH COMMANDER Passionate punk rock POETRY IN NUMBERS Great rock with a hint of Grunge/Punk/Experimental FAREWELL VERA Local fun punk rock! Doors Open 7.45pm £4 admission |
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Saturday 12th
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The Paul Menel Band
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Take a cauldron – or a melting pot if you prefer – put on a high heat. Add a roll of rock. A pinch of pop. A jizz of jazz. A peck of prog. Now add a bunch of fabulous musicians and et voila! You have the Paul Menel Band! Paul found fame in the late 80’s fronting rock band IQ. They signed to major label Polygram and supported Ronnie Wood, Foreigner and T’Pau, to name just a few! He had a European radio hit with ‘Promises (As The Years Go By’) and whilst supporting Mike & The Mechanics on their sell out ‘Living Years’ tour, was Philip Schofield’s record of the week on Radio One with ‘Sold On You.’ Now working with top producer Gavin Monaghan whose production credits include Robert Plant, Peter Gabriel, The Editors and The Twang, the PMB’s debut album will be released late November and being Worcester based they are delighted to showcase at the Marrs Bar. Experience the sight, sound and smell of a class act:- if music be the food of love... let’s eat! www.facebook.com/paulmenel www.myspace.com/paulmenel www.paulmenel.com www.youtube.com £5.00 admission |
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Sunday 13th
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Howard James Kenny
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This one off performance sees Howard James Kenny (The Cape of Good Hope/Che) performing his debut album, 'Shelter Songs', in its entirety with a full band behind him for the first time ever. Featuring: Joseph Singh (The Cape of Good Hope/Esteban!/Expedestrian) - Drums/Percussion Luke Elliott (Rich Clarke & The Rafters) - Bass/Synth Tom Stead (The Cape of Good Hope) - Electric Guitar Sam Eden - Piano Holly Jeffrey - Cello/Violin HJK has Toured with Dave McPherson (InMe), Jonah Matranga (Far/Newendoriginal) & The Humans (Toyah Willcox/Bill Reiflin - REM). Played Big Chill Festival, 2000 Trees Festival, Brainwash Festival. "Using pedals and loops to accent crystal clear vocals, he lays out meticulously constructed, and frequently astonishing compositions" - Kerrang! ""Welcome to your new dream, right here." - 5/5 Allgigs.co.uk "One of the most interesting singer-songwriters to emerge in the last couple of years... extraordinary folk-pop." - AAAMusic.co.uk Sam Eden is supporting. £5.00 a ticket and £6.00 on the door |
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Monday 14th
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Available For Private Hire
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Tuesday 15th
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Round 2 of The Battle Of The Bands
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This is the first heat of the second round of The Marrs Bar battle of the bands and this is where we step it up a notch. At the end of the bands 30 minute slot they will be escorted upstairs to be interviewed by "Blobbie Wiliiams" from Take Fat which will be projected live onto the big screen whilst our engineers are behind the screeen preparing for the next band...! Bands playing tonight are:- Breaking Steel Shout Back Baron Greenback Into The Fire REMEMBER:- This is not a running order as we decide that at 8pm when all bands are soundchecked etc. by pulling names out of a hat. £3.00 on the door |
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Wednesday 16th
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Marzy and Vince's Jamming Night
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Every Wednesday is Jamming Night at The Marrs Bar. We have a full range of instruments set up for you to play so if you are a guitarist, bass player, keyboard player, singer or drummer you can just turn up and play. You are welcome to bring your own instrument along too if you'd prefer. There is also a DI box set up for the unexpected double bass or an acoustic guitar or whatever. The Marrs Bar is essentially an over 18's venue but as we understand there are many very talented youngsters out there who would also enjoy and benefit from the experience of performing in front of a live crowd we have a junior membership scheme in place, junior membership costs £5 and you will need to bring a passport size photo and get a parent or guardian to fill in this form. Simply bring it along on the night (you will be allowed in on that night) and next time you come your membership card will be ready for collection from the doorman. Free Admission |
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Thursday 17th
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Available For Private Hire
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Friday 18th
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New Hope Charity Night with Jasper In The Company Of Others |
Here are a few words from those lovely people at New Hope, a small project based in Worcester:- We work with children who have disabilities aged 6 to 19 years old. The aim of the project is two fold:- to give parents much needed respite care and to provide children with support to access leisure opportunties of their choice. We take the children to farm parks, swimming, horse riding as well as trips to places like Cadbury World and Snowdome.In addition to the trips offered we offer activities within our centre, eg sports days, art and craft sessions and cookery sessions. New Hope gives children with disabilities support and encouragement to enjoy activities just as their non-disabled peer group do. Its a place where children can be together socialising during the holidays which lessens their feelings of isolation. We opened last year supporting 3 children and we now support 36 children every school holiday and every Saturday throughout the year. We receive no government funding to run our project and rely on our own fundraising efforts to keep supporting the children who access the project. We have a web site for further information about our project its:- www.newhopeworcester.co.uk Jasper In The Company Of Others will be headlining this night with more acts to be comfirmed soon. £5.00 minimum donation |
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Saturday 19th
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3 Daft Monkeys Click here to buy online |
In their own unique DIY style, 3 Daft Monkeys have become one of the most popular touring bands on the UK festival scene. It is refreshing to hear their quirky, original and unusual approach to music, and their exhilarating and energetic live performances draw huge audiences wherever they play. The recent addition of Richie Mulryne on percussion and Lukas Drinkwater on bass and backing vocals has delighted audiences and further enhanced their famously dynamic shows. "Their songs weave whimsy, wit and wisdom through a tapestry of tales, happily skipping across the boundaries of genre to create their own unique style. Hypnotic Klezmer spirals around, romantic Latino vibes flaunt themselves openly, as weird waltzes wander nonchalantly by and a gypsy-jazz vibe wafts through on the breeze" (Green Man Music) Expect all this at a live 3DM gig, delivered with an underlying celtic vibe, and a warm, witty and intimate approach to their audiences. Youll find the desire to dance irresistible. www.3daftmonkeys.co.uk Support comes from www.myspace.com/goodnightlenin £10 per ticket and £12.00 on the door Click here to buy online |
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Sunday 20th
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Vix From Fuzzbox
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Victoria Perks - Perhaps better known up until now, as 'ViX' the lead singer/songwriter of all-girl chart band "We've got a ...FUZZBOX... and we're gonna use it!!" The schoolgirls got together in 1985 and after worldwide success with indie anthem "Rules and Regulations" and chart hits such as "Pink Sunshine" and "International Rescue". They parted company in 1991, until their reunion in 2010, prompted by ViX's appearance on Never Mind The Buzzcocks. They are still, to this day, the UK's most successful all-female band! ViX toured the UK and Emirates supporting the likes of Paul Weller, Fun Lovin' Criminals, The Wailers, The Christians, Arrested Development etc with her all-girl band "ViX n The Kix" and toured the UK and Japan with The Wildhearts' frontman's supergroup "Ginger and the Sonic Circus". When not gigging as an acoustic duo or full electric band, the talented songstress is currently in the studio exploring her own interpretations of favourite songs and original material in this genre. The forthcoming album is already looking like quite an eclectic mix! Co-producers and fellow musicians are Geoff 'JazzBuoy' Hornsby and Neil 'Thor' Darbyshire; Hornsby's alter ego of Jonny Alpha is signed to hip label C Side Trax and NY label Peace Bisquit. The first country album Thor ever recorded with Raymond Froggatt, won Country Music Radio 'Best Produced Country Album of the Year 1998' . Their talent and diverse influences compliment Victoria's beautiful voice, to create a timeless, classic album. This is just the start of her intrepid new musical adventure into the earthy realms of Americana/New Country/Folk-Rock/Pop. And so, it seems this well-seasoned traveller has finally come home. The best is yet to come… www.vix.uk.com www.myspace.com/vixvixvix www.myspace.com/vixnthekix www.myspace.com/buzzfox £4.00 a ticket and £5.00 on the door |
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Monday 21st
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Available For Private Hire
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Tuesday 22nd
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Round 2 Heat 2 of The Battle Of The Bands
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This is the second heat of the second round of The Marrs Bar battle of the bands and this is where we step it up a notch. At the end of the bands 30 minute slot they will be escorted upstairs to be interviewed by "Blobbie Wiliiams" from Take Fat which will be projected live onto the big screen whilst our engineers are behind the screeen preparing for the next band...! Bands playing tonight are:- All For One Time Of The Mouth Steady Pedro East Of The Sun REMEMBER:- This is not a running order as we decide that at 8pm when all bands are soundchecked etc. by pulling names out of a hat. £3.00 on the door |
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Wednesday 23rd
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Marzy and Vince's Jamming Night
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Every Wednesday is Jamming Night at The Marrs Bar. We have a full range of instruments set up for you to play so if you are a guitarist, bass player, keyboard player, singer or drummer you can just turn up and play. You are welcome to bring your own instrument along too if you'd prefer. There is also a DI box set up for the unexpected double bass or an acoustic guitar or whatever. The Marrs Bar is essentially an over 18's venue but as we understand there are many very talented youngsters out there who would also enjoy and benefit from the experience of performing in front of a live crowd we have a junior membership scheme in place, junior membership costs £5 and you will need to bring a passport size photo and get a parent or guardian to fill in this form. Simply bring it along on the night (you will be allowed in on that night) and next time you come your membership card will be ready for collection from the doorman. Free Admission |
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Thursday 24th
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Mike Peters 30th Anniversary UK Tour Click here to buy online |
Mike Peters is continuing the 30th Anniversary Alarm celebrations in the UK this October / November with just 20 exclusive ‘in person’ acoustic shows, and The Marr's Bar is one of the venues he has chosen to come back to. Mike will perform acoustic sets at this very special show drawing material from each of the 3 decades since The Alarm began in 1981. www.thealarm.com £15.00 ticket Click here to buy online |
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Friday 25th
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This Wicked Tongue Presents:- Mansize, Age and Vault of Eagles |
This Wicked Tongue presents the worldwide premiere of its music video "Creature". Produced at some expense and with a cast of dozens, including real people, the video will be launched on worldwide internet at Worcester’s Marrs Bar, at a gig featuring special guests Mansize, Age and Vault of Eagles. This will be the opening date of This Wicked Tongue’s first nationwide tour – come along, rock, indulge and wish them well! Mansize are a grunge revival mathy glitch rock band. They refuse to conform to 4/4 drudgery, but the only way to really understand them is to get out there and go see them. Age are Five guys who write songs. BOOM! Vault of Eagles really stand apart, musically and lyrically, they have to be seen live to witness the full spectacle... unique and total quality - so come on you A&R people!" -- BBC Introducing This Wicked Tongue "This Wicked Tongue take the moulds of radio rock and female-fronted stuff and smash them to bits with lots of attitude, infectious groove and tasty instrumentation." Callum Taylor, RoadRunner Records UK weekly newsletter 23/9/11 And then till 2-am – This Wicked House with Phil and Rob www.thiswickedtongue.com Tickets - £4 from band members and outlets; £5 on the door. |
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Saturday 26th
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Shout Back, All For One & Answer Back
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Shout Back. Local Worcester based 4 piece punk rock band All for One. Droitwich based 3 piece Alternative rock band Answer Back. Worcester based 3 piece pop/punk band BAND LINKS Answer Back All For One £4.00 ticket and £5.00 on the door |
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Sunday 27th
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Christopher Rees with support from Wes Dance |
After a summer of festival performances including Glastonbury, a live session on The Bob Harris Show on BBC Radio 2 and UK tours with American soul sensation Eli Paperboy Reed and Texan legend Alejandro Escovedo, Christopher Rees returns to The Marrs Bar, for an intimate solo performance. His 5th album Heart On Fire was released to great acclaim in May. Recorded in Texas, USA with 'The South Austin Horns' the album has been championed by MOJO magazine and legendary broadcaster Bob Harris, who didn't hold back with his praise exclaiming, "I love this record...I think it's absolutely terrific". Heart On Fire represents a more soulful and uplifting side to Rees' music fueled by a rich horn section, swirling Hammond organ and his love for vintage Stax soul. Critical acclaim came flooding in with 4 star reviews from national music magazines MOJO and Uncut amongst others. BBC Music also described it as "Startlingly confident country soul". Well accustomed to working with successful American artists Rees has also toured solo with such greats as Steve Earle, Kristin Hersh, Chuck Prophet, The Sadies, Billy Joe Shaver and even Wales' own New Yorker - John Cale. Catch Rees performing stripped down renditions of songs from the new album as well as a selection of older favourites. www.christopherrees.co.uk £5.00 ticket and £6.00 on the door |
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Monday 28th
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Available For Private Hire
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Tuesday 29th
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Semi Final of The Battle Of The Bands
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£3.00 admission |
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Wednesday 30th
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Marzy and Vince's Jamming Night
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Every Wednesday is Jamming Night at The Marrs Bar. We have a full range of instruments set up for you to play so if you are a guitarist, bass player, keyboard player, singer or drummer you can just turn up and play. You are welcome to bring your own instrument along too if you'd prefer. There is also a DI box set up for the unexpected double bass or an acoustic guitar or whatever. The Marrs Bar is essentially an over 18's venue but as we understand there are many very talented youngsters out there who would also enjoy and benefit from the experience of performing in front of a live crowd we have a junior membership scheme in place, junior membership costs £5 and you will need to bring a passport size photo and get a parent or guardian to fill in this form. Simply bring it along on the night (you will be allowed in on that night) and next time you come your membership card will be ready for collection from the doorman. Free Admission |